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In Focus

In Focus

Von: Dr. Rupa Wong
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 In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully. Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Rupa Wong MD, In Focus Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.2021 Beziehungen Elternschaft & Familienleben Hygiene & gesundes Leben
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  • The Anti-Supplement Guide to Eye Health: Protecting Your Family’s Vision Without Extra Pills

    The Anti-Supplement Guide to Eye Health: Protecting Your Family’s Vision Without Extra Pills
    Jan 7 2026
    In this episode, Dr. Rupa Wong, pediatric ophthalmologist and mom of three, breaks down how to protect your family’s eyes using everyday habits and simple foods—not another bottle of gummies. You’ll learn what’s really behind tired, burning eyes, why some “eye vitamins” aren’t what they seem, and how to build lifelong vision habits at the dinner table and beyond. Key Topics: 1. Why Your Eyes Are the “Forgotten Organ” of New Year Health - How we can overhaul our diets, workouts, and budgets while completely overlooking the one organ we use every waking second. - Why grabbing “eye health” gummies feels reassuring—but may not be doing what you think. - How a pediatric eye surgeon and mom of three thinks about protecting her own family’s vision in real life. 2. Dry, Burning Eyes in a Screen-First World - What’s actually happening on the surface of your eyes when they feel tired, gritty, or red after a day of screens. - How tiny structures in your eyelids can get “clogged,” and why that matters for both kids and adults. - Why the fish oil debate is more nuanced than “it works” or “it’s useless”—and what that means for your family. 3. Food, Sugar, and the “Aging” of Your Eyes - How certain eating patterns can make your vision seem off from one day to the next. - Why eye doctors are starting to see “older” eye changes in people who still feel young. - Simple tweaks to how you build a plate that can quietly support steadier, clearer vision over time. 4. The Rainbow Protocol: Everyday Habits for Lifelong Vision - How different colors on your plate feed different parts of the eye’s natural “shield.” - Why regular outdoor time may be one of the most powerful tools we have against stronger and stronger glasses. - Two quick at-home checks that can give you clues about your child’s hydration and overall nourishment—just by looking at their eyes. Want to receive my newsletter? Join our community of health-conscious parents and all-around eye enthusiasts! https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Wednesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrupawong,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Rupa’s YouTube channel Dr. Rupa Wong⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Honolulu Eye Clinic. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! Learn more about Pinnacle at http://learnatpinnacle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 Min.
  • Minimizing Complications: What Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Beforehand | Uday Devgan, MD

    Minimizing Complications: What Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Beforehand | Uday Devgan, MD
    Dec 31 2025
    In the final episode of the cataract surgery series, Dr. Rupa Wong is joined by world-renowned cataract surgeon Dr. Uday Devgan for a candid conversation about what truly keeps patients safe before, during, and after cataract surgery. Together, they discuss how surgeons use surgical video to continuously learn and improve, why complications can still occur even in the most experienced hands, how emerging technologies like lasers and robotics may shape the future of cataract surgery, and how to have honest, clear conversations with patients about what cataract surgery can and cannot achieve. This thoughtful, practical episode is valuable for ophthalmologists at every stage of training and for anyone interested in what really goes into so-called routine cataract surgery. Key Topics: 1. Mastering “Routine” Cataract Surgery - Why a surgery that takes just a few minutes in the OR actually represents decades of training and practice. - How watching real surgical videos (including mistakes) helps surgeons avoid learning painful lessons on their own patients. - Why younger surgeons today can compress years of experience into a much shorter time with the right teaching tools. 2. When Things Don’t Go Perfectly: How Great Surgeons Think - What early, subtle warning signs during surgery can mean—and why catching them quickly matters so much. - How shifting from “this can’t be happening” to “okay, what’s the next right move?” protects the patient. - Why the best surgeons treat a complication like a problem to be solved, not a personal failure. 3. Robots, Lasers, and New Tools: Help, Not Hype - How robotic systems and guidance tech are being designed to keep instruments away from danger zones inside the eye. - Why lasers and other devices are “extra tools,” not magic buttons that guarantee better results for everyone. - How a thoughtful surgeon decides when high-tech options truly add safety or precision—and when simple, polished technique is best. 4. Expectations, “Young Vision,” and the Golden Rule - Why many cataract patients quietly expect a 100% perfect result—and how that can clash with medical reality. - How to ask your surgeon, in plain language, “For my eyes and my lifestyle, what would YOU choose?” - Why Dr. Devgan’s core rule is to give every patient the same surgery and level of care he’d want for his own eyes. Find Dr. Uday Devgan on Instagram - @uday.devgan Visit His Website https://cataractcoach.com/ Want to receive my newsletter? Join our community of health-conscious parents and all-around eye enthusiasts! https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Wednesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrupawong,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Rupa’s YouTube channel Dr. Rupa Wong⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Honolulu Eye Clinic. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! Learn more about Pinnacle at http://learnatpinnacle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 Min.
  • Personalizing Cataract Surgery: Aligning Patient Preferences and Ocular Characteristics | Neda Shamie, MD

    Personalizing Cataract Surgery: Aligning Patient Preferences and Ocular Characteristics | Neda Shamie, MD
    Dec 24 2025
    Join Dr. Rupa Wong and Dr. Neda Shamie as they pull back the curtain on how cataract surgeons actually choose lens implants—not just to clear foggy vision, but to fit how you live, work, and play. From dry eyes to night driving to screen time, they explain why two people with “the same cataract” may need completely different lenses, and why your neighbor’s “perfect lens” might not be right for you. If you or a loved one is anywhere near cataract surgery, this conversation will help you ask smarter questions and avoid common regrets—without getting lost in medical jargon. Key Topics: 1. Modern Cataract Surgery: Not Your Grandma’s Operation - How did cataract surgery change from “just removing a cloud” to customizing how you see your world? - Why is today’s idea of “success” about more than just a clear eye chart in the clinic? - How can two people with “the same cataract” end up with very different vision goals—and very different lens choices? 2. Picking the “Right” Lens: Why One Size Definitely Doesn’t Fit All - How does your typical day—driving, reading, screens—quietly steer which lens might suit you best? - What’s the basic difference between a standard lens and a “premium” one, in normal, non-technical language? - Why might your neighbor’s “perfect lens” be the completely wrong choice for your eyes and lifestyle? 3. When a Fancy Lens Isn’t Worth It - How can issues like dry eye or a “rough” eye surface quietly ruin the benefits of an advanced lens? - What deeper eye conditions can make surgeons pump the brakes on certain “premium” options? - Why do personality and perfectionism sometimes matter just as much as your medical test results? 4. Expectations, Brain Adaptation, and Backup Plans - Why might your vision feel strange, “too sharp,” or a bit off in the first weeks after surgery? - What kinds of night-time quirks—like glare or halos—are normal to talk about before picking a lens? - If you truly don’t love your new vision, what step-by-step options might still be on the table? Find Dr. Neda Shamie on Instagram - @nedashamiemd Visit her website https://www.maloneyshamievision.com/ Want to receive my newsletter? Join our community of health-conscious parents and all-around eye enthusiasts! https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Wednesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrupawong,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Rupa’s YouTube channel Dr. Rupa Wong⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Honolulu Eye Clinic. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! Learn more about Pinnacle at http://learnatpinnacle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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